Why Attachment Is Central to Understanding Childhood Complex Trauma
Let’s face it: when most people hear the word trauma, they picture something large and obvious. Physical abuse. Yelling battles. Terrifying occurrences. But the reality? Some of the worst wounds come from the things that didn’t happen—the hugs that never came, the protection that never existed, the consolation that was never delivered when we were […]
Key Developmental Milestones: Emotional, Social, and Cognitive Growth in Childhood
To be honest, child development is one of those things we sort of take for granted until we start examining our own past and asking, “Wait… did I truly achieve those benchmarks?” Much of this growth occurred organically if you grew up in a consistent, loving atmosphere. But if your childhood was marked by trauma, […]
Why Secure Attachment is the Foundation of Emotional Well-Being
Ever wondered why certain people manage life better than others? They’re adaptable, handle relationships well, and don’t snap when things get unpleasant. Others struggle with lack or trust, fear of abandonment, or walk on emotional eggshells. There’s a reason. Before we could talk, our early attachments, or bonds, shaped how we handle emotions, relationships, and […]
What is Attachment? Understanding the Bonds That Shape Us
Let’s consider something so basic to life that we rarely ever give any thought: attachment. I’m talking about the deep, natural relationships we create with the individuals meant to look after us, not attachment in the Buddhist sense of clinging to things. Attachment is not only a catch-phrase in psychology. Babies scream when left alone […]